5. Cognitive Domain
A person's cognitive or intellectual development is influenced by their genetic background and by the environment in which they grow.
Initially, very young children learn through their senses before they gradually start to develop their imagination, memory and logic.
Cognitive development refers to how we think about things, problem-solve, remember, imagine, learn and judge.
We know from the rapid growth and change during childhood that children think a lot. As with all areas of development, cognitive development varies between individuals. These differences occur due to a number of influences, including:
- Heredity
- Maturation
- The level of stimulation that is reserved from the physical environment
- The attitudes and values of the child’s culture
- The degree of diversity and variety in the child’s life experiences
- The social and emotional support a child receives through positive interaction and guidance
- The adult interaction and support
- The level of verbal stimulation that the child experiences
Therefore, the environment and activities you provide will influence the developmental progress of young people.
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Check out this charts of cognitive development |